President Barack Obama had just addressed the University of Kentucky men’s basketball team by phone, and the buzz had barely worn off when UK spokesman DeWayne Peevy stood in front of reporters in Columbia, S.C., and opened the floor for questions. Were there any, he asked that afternoon, for Wildcats coach John Calipari? Or for…
Humble Patrick Patterson chooses to put teammates before himself
Cousins’ behavior is not a good representation of Kentucky basketball
Twice in high profile games, DeMarcus Cousins has thrown an elbow at an opposing player. And twice, he was given a reprieve by the officials, and not tossed out of the game. Against Louisville and in Saturday’s Vanderbilt game, the UK big man has let his temper get the better of him and clocked someone…
Cousins launching himself into Player of the Year discussion
A blue and white Kentucky clad player might earn National Player of the Year honors before this season is all said and done, but here’s a notion worth considering: it might not be John Wall. That player a few national writers speculated could derail UK‘s season because of his emotions, it turns out he could…
Kentucky cruises past Ole Miss 85-75
John Wall shook off a recent slump to score 17 points to go with seven assists while leading No. 4 Kentucky to an 85-75 win over No. 25 Mississippi on Tuesday night. DeMarcus Cousins added 18 points and 13 rebounds for the Wildcats (21-1, 6-1 Southeastern Conference), who built an early double-digit lead then held…
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Ole Miss
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 21-1, 6-1 in the Southeastern Conference while Ole Miss is 16-6 overall, 4-4 in league action. Kentucky leads the series, 97-12, including 49-2 in Lexington. Kentucky returns to action on Saturday at LSU at 4 p.m. EST. The game will be televised on the SEC Network.
Demarcus Cousins growing up quickly for No. 4 Wildcats
[singlepic id=1968 w=320 h=240 float=left]DeMarcus Cousins doesn’t answer questions after games so much as he holds court. The gregarious freshman center is as refreshingly unfiltered as head coach John Calipari is polished. Blunt and direct, Cousins is unapologetically honest whether the topic is his sometimes eccentric postgame attire or his ability to attract controversy wherever…
Cats fall from No. 1, snubbed in SEC awards
UK (20-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) is no longer No. 1 in the land. After the Cats’ 62-68 loss to South Carolina on Tuesday night, it was only how far they would drop the following Monday when the Associated Press top 25 was announced, not if. Three spots is the answer to that question, as UK…
Deandre Liggins is seeing his role grow with the Wildcats
The top-ranked University of Kentucky men’s basketball team rediscovered the feeling of success with Saturday’s 85-72 victory over visiting Vanderbilt, and the Wildcats said it made them appreciate the difference between winning and losing in the wake of last Tuesday’s upset loss at South Carolina. “No comparison,” said 6-foot-6 sophomore guard DeAndre Liggins, who scored…
Former Cat Rex Chapman voted Owensboro’s best in last 50 years
The word “superstar” is one of the most overused in sports. There are, in truth, relatively few athletes with the combination of stupendous skill, irrepressible desire and uncommon flair. Apollo’s Rex Chapman, however, was one such high school athlete — a genuine basketball icon. Read full article here.
Boxscore and Game Notes: Kentucky vs. Vanderbilt
Go here for boxscore. Kentucky is 20-1, 5-1 in the Southeastern Conference while Vanderbilt is 16-4, 5-1 in league action. This ends a 10-game win streak by the Commodores. Kentucky leads the series, 132-43, including 74-14 in Lexington. Kentucky has an all-time record of 154-24 while being ranked No. 1 in the nation in…